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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-04

brother, and inscribed on the sides of
the hut, has been covered with plates OF
glass to preserve it from the
influence of the weather. Inside the
hut all is in perfect, though peculiar,
order. On the wall of the brothers
bedroom hangs beautiful painting of
the woman who caused the suicide and
the distress succeeding it. 1t represents
a brunette of charming figure and lovely
countenanee, with all the graces requi-
site to captiyate the most unsusceptible
heart of adamant. On the center table
are the books and papers, arranged as
they were twenty years ago., having
never been touched since the 'unfortu-
nate occurrence. Letters addressed to
the deceased are left unopened, taste
fully arranged on the table. The clothes,
shoes and appurtenances to the room
have remained on the identical spots
where they were left on the fate
full night. The hermit, though
often in the room, never touches any
thing, but stands and gazes, and, as his
eye catches the picture of his brother
and then that of the cOquette, his breast
swells with deep emotions; he heaves a
long-drawn and painful sigh, the tears
begin to overflow his eyes, and the fair
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-04
MAI. w. A. MILLER.

MAJ. w. A. MILLER.
The orator of the Milwaukee Rod and
Gun club, more lately known as the
$500" Gun club, is Maj. w. A. Miller,
who also, it might be added, enjoys the
respect and confidence of the citizens of
Minneapolis generally. He came to the
Flour City about six years ago from
Pennsylvania, where he was mining
superintendent and general manager of
the Little Casino railroad. Previous to
that he was for years in charge of gold
mining interests in Australia, and to
this day bears the marks on his person
of the battles with the natives in his ear
lier days. For SOmeyears he was identified
with the business management of the
Pioneer Press in Minneapolis in, it's
more prosperous days, and his business
qualifications are indicated by the fact
that he left that field of labor to be-
come the president of gas company.
The majors career as member of
the Gun club has been marked by several
achievements, the most notable of
which was his discovery of Goose lake.
In his capacity as orator he has always
presided as POSTMASTER at the club
festivities, including the well-remem-
bered shitepOke banquet, at which
Dolliver asked the blessing. Perhaps
the most remarkable of his OratOrical
efforts was his address to the
mayor, city council and board of
water commissioners of MinOt, Oak.
The hunting car arrived at that -four
ishing metropolis about Top. m. The
major was informed that a delegation of
prominent citizens were waiting to eX-
tend a welcome to the city, and at once
grappled the situation, and after the
ceremony of an introduction was over
spoke gracefully as follows:
Mr.. Mayor Aldermen and Water Commits
sioners of Minot, and Ladies and Gentle
men-I need hardly say that your kindly
welcome, and cordial hospitality is most sin
travellers. The lateness of the hour indi-
Gates too clearly your desire to impress us
upon our very arrival with the fact that we
are welcome, and let me assure you of our
desire to reciprocate your kindness and in
return, let me extend to you the
freedom not only of Minneapolis, but
of the entire Northwest. l may say that
should we remain in your beautiful city
through tomorrow that shall take pleasure
in driving about your shaded streets, and Wis
iting your cemetery and other pleasure re-
sorts. In addition, shall be glad to exhibit
to those of your citizens using gas a new pat
ent gas fixture, for which am agent. Again
thanking you for your hospitality, let me say,
good night!
The next morning when the major
awOke and saw that a depot and two
houses was all there was to the ''beauti-
full city of Minot with it's shaded
Streets" he could not be persuaded that
the car had not been coupled to pass
ing freight train during the night and
taken ON to the next station. To this
day he has refused to believe that the
mayor, aldermen and water commission
erS were only the station agent and
half dozen section hands.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-04

Pythias of st. Paul, Minneapolis and
saltwater picnicked at the lake Tues
day, and enjoyed themselves with base
ball and other outdoor sports, cOnclud-
ing the day with a hop at the Chateau
gay hotel. Thursday evening the fare
well party occurred at Leip's, and was
very well attended, considering the late
ness of the season. Among those pres
ent were:
Misses Crossman, Theobold, Russell, Con-
nell, Shepard, Davis. Schaefer, Bracket,
Reid Bartram, Theil, Pitts. Smell, Brand,
FlOurnoy Van Horn, Fernholz, Crary, Fish,
Myers, Cooper Cannon, Baldwin, Hatch,
Cummings, Howard, Edwards Sammis,
Dodge, Carson. LAWS, Conday. Barth,
Mathis, Earle. Wymirs, Turner C. Theobold,
Messrs. Neal, Dr. EmmertS, Theobold Cobb,
DR.. Hoyt, Cox, Hanley. Murray, Remick, Tay-
lor, Blair. MuSser, DR.. orion, Smell, DIR. Wood,
DR.. Bryant, E. Bryant, E. A. Bryant, Myers,
Brand, Schiffman. Kruger Flournoy, O'Con-
nor. Wack, Cannon, Cathie, Dr. Dadmun,
Strong, Mathue, Richardson, Howard, Ed
wards, Finck, Baldwin, Buncher, Peterson.
THE HOTEL GUESTS.
Williams House-Mrs C. A Wallingford,
c. Z. Bateman, Mr.. and Mrs. William Piles
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water, irrigateS his land and waters his
stock.
One day, while the agriculturist was
ploughing in the field, his house caught
fire, and the roof was all ablaZe when
he discovered it. His wife and children
were seen flying hither and thither,
wild with excitement, for the youngest
of their number, the pet of the house
hold, was missing and thought to be in
the burning building. The farmer en-
deavored in vain to eXtinguish the
flames, but the task was too much. for
what little water he was able to bring
seemed only to feed the flames instead
of subduing them. Soon tremendous
kissing was heard, and the three serpentS
came tearing through the water towards
the hut. The larger serpent reached
land first and Immediately raised him.
self upon his tail, placing his head on
the window sill, where the frightened
child was standing and crying for help.
AS soon as the child saw the serpent
she crawled on the window sill and slid
down the serpent's back to the ground,
where her mother caught her in her
arms, smothering her with kisses. AS
soon as the child reached the ground the
large snake made for the water and
dove its head beneath the surface, leav-
ing its body extended towards the burn
ing building. The other serpents took
their places in line, each taking hold
of the tail of the other, and
soon a terrific stream of
water was being thrown from the end of
the last serpent's tail on the blazing
building. In exactly ten minutes the
last spark was eXtinguished. The
farmer was over joyed in having the life
of his child thus spared to him and his
property saved. but his joy soon came to
an untimely end, for the brave serpent
had overdone itself and was struggling
in the agonies of death. The two smaller
ones were utterly exhausted, but Sus-
tanned no permanent injuries. The res
cuer of the little girl, however, soon
breathed its last, and its skin has been
preserved as sacred relic of brave
deed by the farmer and his family. :
M1NNETONKA BRIEFS.
The guests of the White no use en-
joyed hop last Thursday evening, the
affair being one of the most pleasant of
the season.
The guests of the Sampson INDUCED
in the pleasant pastime of progressive
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-04

euchre last Thursday night, the head
prize being won by Miss e. Davis.
The Excelsior academy opens its fall
term Sept. Is. Miss Helen A. Fifield
will act as principal until the vacancy
caused by the death of Prof. Widney Is
filled.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Hanna and
Miss Lee Hanna, of New Orleans, who
have been enjoying the season at the
Lake Park hotel, are spending few
days at Minneapolis, from whence thew
go to WauEesha for the remainder of
/ the season.
George M. Pullman and party of
friends arrived at the Lake Park last
week in special car, where they will
remain during September, enjoying the
lake. Mr.. Pullman has recentlyipur-
chased the Dot, one of the prettiest little
steam yachts on the lake, and will use it
for his own private use.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. j. Templer and Miss
Jess Templer, who have been spending
the summer at Lilly Bank cottage.
Lake Park, returned to their home at
Kansas City Yesterday, having spent
last week as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. ID. Blake, of Minneapolis.
A pleasant surprise, which has been
awaiting E. p. Emerson, proprietor of
the Hotel st. Louis, eliminated last
Tuesday night, when the Office employees
presented him with an elegant pair of
diamond cuff buttons. The jewels are
of unique pattern, having a Maltese
cross with large diamond set in the
center.
A jolly party of people at the lake
spent a pleasant day last Tuesday on
the Forest Queen. A tour was made
around the lower and upper lakes, Wis
iting the most interesting points. Those
who enjoyed the trip were Mr.. and Mrs.
j. II. Wolserter and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Elton and family. w. ].
Bishop, family and party of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Galusha and family, Mrs.
DIR. George and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chatfield, Jimmie Camp.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-04

CAPT. ED C. CAUyET
is well known and popular Mime
apolitan who has some remarkable
traits. Although he is a plumber he
does not allow himself to assume an air
OF naughty arrogance. but uses his power
over the people mercifully. He remem-
bers that he was once poor himself, and
that his father was obliged to hire a
the Ninth ward of New York city about
six years ago, and found that the rigor-
Gus winters of Minnesota agreed with
his health and his business remarkably
well, SO well, in fact, that he is now rec
ognized as one of the leading sanitary
plumbers of the Northwest. He earned
his title of captain in the war, and is
proud of his record as a soldier.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-04
LIFE Ar MINNEToNKA.
The Ebbing Season BoIstered Up
With Affecting Romances and
Paralyzing Snake Stories.

EW of the c0ttagerS
have returned to
their city homes,
and the larger num-
Der will remain at
the lake until the
latter part of the
present month. The
Hotel st. Louis is
the only one of the
larger hotels that is
open for the accom-
mediation of guests.
the Lake Park hav-
ipU olOSad A1Ip- %
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-04
AN EARLY AUTUMN FLOWER.

! AN EARLY AUTUMN FLOWER.
wreatlls and flowers, which are very
gratefully acknowledged by the hermit.
Major Halstead has lived alone i'm the
hut left by his brother for over twenty
years, and expects to live there the re-
mainder of his life. The cottage itself
is perfect autograph album, being
completely. covered with the names Of
those who have visited there. Poetry.
sacred to the memory of his dead
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-04
The Permeating Breezes Cause
An Influx From White
Bear and Minnetonka.
It Is Warm Enough, However,
for a Snake Story and
a Romance,
Likewise a Lot Of Gossip
About the Yachts and the
Club Members.
White Bear Lake.

Ii the camp
erS and nearly
all the hotel
guests have re-
turned to the
city, but a num-
Der of the cot
tagers have de-
cided to remain
through h e
III o il tn, and
will not leave
the lake until
Oct. l. But
practically the
summer season
at st. Paul's
favOrlte resort
is at an end.
The Knights of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-04
Bradstreet,
ThlIrber
E Co.
Syndicate Block,
MINNEAPOLIS.
Syndicate Block,

At our stores you may
always find the finest and
largest assortment of Fur
niture, Draperies, Bric-a-
Brac, etc., carried in any
store west Of New York,
at prices that cannot but
suit all.
If you are looking for a
birthday or wedding pres
ent, do not fail to examine
the many novelties we are
now offering, for among our
stock you may find such
articles as are not to be
found in any other store.
In our Chamber Suit De
partment we have over 100
different styles Of the latest
designs, ranging in prices
from the very cheapest for
first-class goods to the most
expensive. At present we
have a most excellent as
sortment of these goods in
hard wood from S19 to $50.
Parties intending to fur
nish hotels OF lodging
houses will find it to their
advantage to examine our
prices.
Marble or wood top
tables for restaurants, etc.,
furnished on short notice.
Agents for the Andrews
Parlor Bed and the Wind
sor Upright Folding Beds.
A good assortment in all
woods always in stock.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-04
CURE.

Two insane persons occupying the cell were. it
sad cured by srewd physician in curious way Each of
the unfortunate privately nPused with the
of the other and made believe that while he himself
regarded as mentally sound the other not By the
constant and active of their mental faculties in this work
both eventually restored and discharged The
most insane act of any to buy clothing of the Middle
men, when there is Manufacturer right your door, It
is evidence of the sanity of any if he the
clothng it is mark of level head. Fall stock
coming in Opening goods every day. Drop day
and see for yourself. q 7 K, Minneapolis.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-04

visitors even weep in sympathy and de-
plore the unfortunate occurrence which
has so overshadowed the old gentle
mans life.
Until quite recently the hermit has
lived very secluded life, permitting
only the most intimate friends to see
him, and always abSenting himself when
visitors called. But, during the last
season, a change seems to have come
over him. He attends the regattas and
takes considerable interest in them.
Few gallants of the nineteenth century
can approach him in graceful cOurteSieS
to the fair maidenS who visit him and
the hermitage. He is becoming a great
fayorite on the lake.
THE LATEST SERPENT STORY.
Situated near Bunker'S Bay, in the
northeast corner of the Upper lake, is a
small farm house occupied by John
Yawky and his family. They are we'll
known around the lake mainly because
of their peculiar power to domeSticate
and tame all kinds of beasts which hap
pen to wander in that vicinity. Birds
of all kinds flock around the house, and
are fed from the hands of the farmers
children; the fish in the lake jump out
of the water to catch the crumbs of
bread that are thrown on the shore;
been striking terror in the hearts of
fishing parties around the lake,
make this spot their rendezvous,
being the favorie pets Of the farmers
little daughter. 1T is about these SER
penis that the story goes, vouched for
by numerous settlers in the vicinity of
the bay. The SerpentS are slim, scaly
beasts, between eighty and ninety feet
in length. A long tube extends from the
roof Of the jaw to the extremity of the
tail, terminating in an opening. This
tube is about an inch and half in diam
eter, and in composition is much like
India rubber. When the farmer needs
water he whistles for the serpents, one
of which always remains within hearing
distance, calling the others by peculiar
Kissing noise which can be heard all
over the lake. The three serpents soon
make their appearance. The farmer
merely says water" and the
largest snake plungeS his head in the
lake. The next in size of the serpents
graSps the tip of the tail in his mouth,
and the third grasps the tip of the sec
Ond ones tail. The third one then be-
gins sort of undulatory movement,
driving the air from the tube extending
through his body, and the water, rush
ing in from the lake with tremendous
velocity to fill the vacuum, passes out
through the orifice in the end of the tail
and forms steady jet of water, one
inch and a half in diameter. The
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-04

Nothing is more appropriate for second
mourning wear than sardonyX lace-pins
set in flower designs, with sprays of
pearls.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-04

the best after-dinner talk. His remarks
were brilliant and laughable, and were
received with tremendous applause.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-04

w HeS6 ngureS are appTOXlmate, OF
course, but reliable. They are the rail-
road reports, with the. allowance for
local consumption. Nearly half mill
ion bushels of wheat come in by wagon
and is, of course not included in the to-
tails.
Looks like decadepce, doesn't it!
Ina superb painting of the presidents
wife, recently seen, she is represented
as wearing blue enameled pansy
brooch, with diamond center.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-04
THE HOTEL GUESTS

Williams House-Mrs c. A. Wallingford,
c. Z. Bateman, Mr.. and Mrs. William Piles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-05

. A crazy man named Wetterlind, recently ter
rorized the Swedish town of Goteborg for more
than whole week. he had locked himself in
the top story of houae, whence he commanded
wide sweep of the street, and marked and fired
at any and everybody who approached. After lie
had shot one man dead the fremen attemp:e to
drown him out. but could not get near enough, as
the man was dead shot, They next made iron
shields to protect them in the approach, but t Sc
proved too cumbersome. An attemp. TO d;s'oi-e
the lunatic by throwing dumb bells charged with
electricity at him had to be abandoned. ta:rl'
c4de was then erected around the house By tie
police and a regular siege laid to it, The lunatic
stood it week before he was starved out. and was
then seized by strategy, too weak to defend him
self He had wounded number of people from
his perch during the singular campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-05
There Shall be no Alps.

When Napoleon talked of invading Italy
one Of his officers said 'iBut, sire, remem-
Der the Alps" To an ordinary man these
would have seemed simply insurmountable,
but Napoleon responded eagerly: There
shall be no Alps' So the famous Simplon
pass was made. Disease, like a mountain.
stands in the way of lame. fortune and
honor to many who by DR.. Pierce's Gold.
en- Medical Discovery" might be healed and
so the mountain would disappear. 1t is
specific for all blood, chronic lung and liver
diseases, such as consumption (which is
scrofula of the lungsl, pimples, blotches,
eruptions, tumors swelings, fever sores and
kindred complaints.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-05

BOLD ATTEMPT AT RoBBERY.-A tall, ell
derby man entered Galt's jewelry store, in
Washington, yesterday morning, and asked
to be shown some watches. After he had
selected one valued at $500 he picked out a
$50 chain and darted for the door. Mr..
Gait, who was watching him, saw his action
and caught him. A struggle ensued, in
which The thief drew revolver and at.
tempted to use it. Before he could do so
thu clerks came to Mr.. Galt's rescue and
held the man until an officer arrived and
placed him under arrest At the station
house he gave his name as Thomas McCar
thy, an inmate Of the Soldiers Home. Nc
Carthy has been stopping at the Mount Yer
non House for two or three days and was
there regarded as harmless crank. After
his arrest yesterday the proprietor of the
hotel called at the station house to Inform
the officers of his character, but the boldly
planned robbery, and the attempt to sholt
Mr.. Gait throws some suspicion upon his
insanity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-05

DIvoRcE.-Judge Dennis, of Baltimore,
yesterday signed q decree in the case Of
Caroline A. Kirby against her husband,
Thomas B. Kirby, granting the wife di-
vorce mensa ct thora The complainant,
whose maiden name was Copp, was a Bos-
ton belle and married Kirby, who was from
Tennessee, in 1865 During President
Hayes's administration Kirby was private
secretary to Postmaster General Key, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Kirby resided in Washington.
In 1882 the two visited Baltimore. Next
morning Kirby left for Washington, aud
wrota his wife to go to boarding house,
promising her $40 week. Mrs. Kirby
claims that her husband remained away un-
til 1886.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-05
LOCAL BEsEEITIES.

Mr.. Stephen Swain, while measuring lumber
yesterday, was painfully hurt by q heavy board
falling on and scraping the skin from the back CT
his hand.
The largest arrival of fish of the season was Ie-
ceivcd here to-day. 1t consisted of 900 herring
from Walters shore, which sold at 1872 per
thousand.
The Mayor has issued orders to the police force
to hereafter arrest all drunken persons seen on
tho streets on Sundays whether they are disor-
derly or not
The meetings of the Committees on Light and
on General Laws OF the City Council to have been
held last night We're postponed on account of the
absence of a quorum.
The new freight rates under the interstate
commerce bill went into effect to-day, and the
various railroad agents and employees here are
having hard time figuring on the various
changes.
The case of Oscar Johnson, colored for the MUIR
der of Daniel Williamson, near Woodbridge, on
January 9th last, which was set for trial in the
Prince William County Court at Brentsville yes.
terday, was postponed till the next term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
DLEAsING ENTERTAINMENTS.

The second of series of entertainments for the
WOMAN'S AUXILIARY will be given on TUES
DAY EVENING, April 18th, at LANNON'S
OPERA HOUSE.
The second entertainment will be an OLD
FOLKS CONCERT, q highly interesting and
amusing revival of old hymns and songs, rendered
in old-fashioned style By singers in costumes of
Eye olden times"
The third and last of the series will consist OF
Readings from popular authors and other attrac-
tions. This entertainment takes place at the
Opera House, also, on the evening of April Goth.
Doors open at $50.
mh3O I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-05

Forty years ago an old lady in Baldwin,
Fla, about to die, made her children prom
Use not to bury her body. She threatened
to haunt them if they did. and so when she
was dead they placed the body in stout
coffin of Florida pine, placed it on the sur
face of the ground in the graveyard, and
built strong log pen around it. The log
house is 10 good condition now, aud 30 is the
coffin within it,